Lasagna Casserole

Potluck Cordon Bleu Casserole

Italian Sausage Casserole

Pizza Pasta Casserole

Lima Bean Casserole

Italian Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Pasta Casserole

Broccoli Artichoke Casserole

Ravioli Casserole

Artichoke Spinach Casserole

Pepperoni Ziti Casserole

Baked Ziti Casserole

Mostaccioli Casserole

Layered Italian Casserole

Veggie Bean Casserole

Chorizo Scalloped Potato Casserole

Chorizo Egg Casserole

Italian Artichoke-Green Bean Casserole

Potato and Chorizo Casserole

Home Casseroles Beef Casseroles Hamburger Casseroles

Gaucho Casserole

Name: Gaucho Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

9 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

"When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis of King George, Virginia. "This dish was a big hit."

Gaucho Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Crumble the beef into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes; drain.

Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in rice.
Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 304 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Gaucho Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

More from Taste of Home